Manager overseeing risk management and contract oversight within Group Benefits at Manulife. Leading governance and negotiations while enhancing operational controls and client experience.
Responsibilities
Provides first line of defense oversight in identifying, assessing, and mitigating plan sponsor-related risks and contractual exposures within the Group Benefits business
Conducts initial risk and compliance reviews to reduce downstream impacts and improve internal engagement efficiency
Ensures contractual language aligns with Manulife’s standards and risk appetite, in collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and other internal SMEs
Leads complex negotiations of high-profile Service Agreements (MSAs, OA, DPAs, NDAs) with large/jumbo plan sponsors
Asserts Manulife’s standard practices and policies while balancing client needs and risk tolerance
Supports escalations and client interactions with professionalism and clarity
Leads the Client Customization Review Committee (CCRC), a multi-stakeholder governance forum overseeing client customization requests
Collaborates with stakeholders across Distribution, Legal, Privacy, Underwriting, Product, Operations, Tax, Disability, and IT Risk to ensure alignment and risk mitigation
Continuously improves committee processes, including intake, redirection, and stakeholder engagement
Identifies process gaps and initiates interdepartmental working groups to reduce inefficiencies
Supports the continual improvement and development of tools such as JIRA/JSM to manage and track work requests
Champions automation and GenAI adoption to streamline contract and RFP reviews, and negotiation workflows
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Risk Management, or related field
5–7 years of experience in risk management, legal/compliance, or group benefits contracting
Strong understanding of Canadian insurance regulations, privacy standards, and operational risk frameworks
Proven experience leading complex negotiations with external clients
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex concepts
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation or progress toward certification preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools such as Power BI, JIRA/JSM, and GenAI solutions (e.g., Copilot) preferred
Strong expertise in risk identification, analysis, and mitigation, including control design and monitoring practices preferred
Exceptional organizational skills with a proactive, collaborative approach and ability to manage high-visibility deliverables under ambiguity
Passion for improving client experience and driving operational excellence through innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
Health, dental, mental health, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans (including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching)
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
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